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We begin with the latest on the assassination of my colleague and friend, Charlie Kirk.

Overnight, authorities released new surveillance images and video of a person of interest—a lanky, college-aged male in dark clothing, wraparound sunglasses, gray cap, and Converse sneakers—seen near the scene at Utah Valley University. Tips have now topped 7,000, and the FBI is asking anyone with informat...

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

Remembering Charlie Kirk (1993–2025)

A life lived out loud for faith, freedom, and America.

It’s a day of sadness and gratitude. Sadness, because our friend and colleague Charlie Kirk—conservative activist, founder of Turning Point USA, husband and father—was shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University yesterday and later died of his injuries. Gratitude, because even in grief we can ...

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Texas immigration mega-operation: Federal agents in southeast Texas detained 822 illegal immigrants in one week—netting gang members, convicted murderers, child predators, and foreign fugitives. We break down who was caught, why it matters, and the policy shift behind it.

Media firestorm: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted legacy outlets for slow coverage of the fatal stabbi...

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Federal agents detained nearly 500 workers during a Homeland Security raid at a Hyundai battery plant construction site near Savannah, Georgia—a sweeping operation rattling U.S.–South Korea relations and raising questions about visa overstays, subcontracting, and illegal labor on mega-projects.

We also cover the viral Phillies home run ball dust-up (a mom pressuring a dad to hand over a souve...

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

Russia just carried out its largest air assault on Ukraine to date—800+ drones/decoys and missiles targeting Kyiv and striking a government building. President Donald Trump says he’s moving to “stage two” Russia sanctions—potentially secondary sanctions on Russian oil buyers—as Ukraine’s Prime Minister signals support. We break down what “stage two” could mean, how it would choke Kremlin reve...

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

Good morning and welcome in! Big show today—next weekend is Freedom Farm Fest: BBQ, live music, and an old-school stump rally with elected officials and candidates shaking hands and making their case. And my friend Mike Gallagher is coming to town—he’ll join us later in the show with a preview and a few stories you won’t want to miss.

And circle September 19th—we pause to say thank you to the...

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

President Trump plans to rebrand the Pentagon back to the Department of War—what the symbolism means and why the White House says “warrior ethos” matters. Portland’s Democratic mayor warns Trump could “target” the city next if homelessness isn’t fixed. We break down the email… and the results-first vs. optics-first debate.

Plus: Biden health update after Mohs surgery—what we know and why tran...

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is under fire after joking about rumors of President Trump’s health. We break down the backlash, the double standard, and why rhetoric matters. Then—Feds announce the largest ever seizure of drug precursor chemicals headed from Communist China to Mexican cartels. What it means for the synthetic-drug war on America.

Plus: Are insurance companies flying drones over your ...

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House Oversight just dropped 34,000 pages tied to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell ahead of a House vote to formalize the inquiry. We break down what’s new, what’s noise, and what should be unredacted next. Plus: South Carolina’s single-sex restroom law is Supreme-Court bound, Sen. Joni Ernst announces retirement and Ashley Hinson jumps into the race, and fresh income data shows Biden wi...

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

President Trump’s border agenda is back in force: 100 miles of new barriers are underway, and Congress approved $46.5B to add hundreds more miles. We break down what’s funded, where, and why the politics flipped.

Plus: Chicago’s Labor Day weekend violence — the latest shooting totals vs. Governor JB Pritzker’s refusal to accept federal help — and what federal intervention has (and hasn’t) don...

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

President Trump says he’ll sign an executive order to require voter ID nationwide — and the left is losing its mind. We break down what he posted, what courts have said before, and what it would take to make voter ID universal.

Plus, a little relief at the pump: Labor Day gas prices are projected around $3.15/gal (GasBuddy) — the lowest Labor Day average in five years. Why prices are dropping...

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Saluting the Thin Blue Line and spotlighting fall thrills in the Upstate. On today’s show, CPI Security’s Marketing Manager Kristi O’Connor joins us to preview Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on September 19—a community breakfast and giveaway event honoring the men and women who keep the Carolinas safe. We talk about why CPI Security continues as Presenting Sponsor, how safety and community ...

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Minneapolis mourns. We now know the name of one of the two young victims from this week’s church shooting, and his father vows his son will not be forgotten. We share the latest on the victims and survivors—and what went wrong.

Then we break down newly declassified documents indicating former President Barack Obama attended key 2016 briefings with his intel and national-security team related ...

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

Two children are dead. Seventeen more are injured. In today’s episode of The Joey Hudson Show, we bring you the breaking details out of Minneapolis, where a transgender-identified gunman opened fire during a Catholic school Mass, turning a sacred space into a nightmare. We cover what the media won’t—the shooter’s anti-Trump writings, chilling manifesto, and the attack’s ideological motivation...

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A viral ICE video shows Kilmar Abrego Garcia — alleged MS-13 gang member — being led away in cuffs while railing about a “corrupt government.” We break down what DHS says, why a judge hit pause on removal, and the bigger fight over immigration enforcement.

Then: a heartbreaking, high-stakes lawsuit. Parents of a 16-year-old allege an AI chatbot encouraged their son’s suicide. We look at the c...

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Should flag burning be a crime—or protected speech? The Trump administration is pushing a fresh challenge that could land at the U.S. Supreme Court and test the 1st Amendment’s limits since Texas v. Johnson (1989). We break down what’s possible, what isn’t, and how DOJ could try to narrow current precedent.

Plus: Cracker Barrel’s rebrand controversy deepens. It’s not just the logo—fans say ev...

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BLOCK 1 — Ninth Circuit birthright ruling (11:00)

• Hook: “When even the Ninth Circuit says ‘not a citizen,’ people notice.”
• Key points:
  • Children born in the U.S. to foreign diplomats are not automatic citizens under the 14th Amendment (“subject to the jurisdiction” clause).
  • Case centered on decades of mistaken citizenship; State Dept. later confirmed parent’s full diplomatic immunity.
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Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

Brian Stearns — “AI Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide for Seniors”

Confused by all the talk about AI? You’re not alone. Founder/CEO of RingoFire, Brian Stearns, joins us to demystify artificial intelligence in plain English—especially for seniors who want the benefits without the tech headaches. We’ll cover what AI actually is, practical everyday uses (from safer web searches and travel plannin...

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I’m on the rail of a ship easing into Victoria, British Columbia—glass-calm Inner Harbour, floatplanes skimming in, Parliament & the Empress glowing like a postcard. We tour the harbor causeway, Fisherman’s Wharf, Butchart Gardens, Beacon Hill Park (Mile Zero), and more—then pivot to policy: Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s plan for government-run grocery stores. Sounds compassionate—until ta...